Events Host (Seasonal)

American Dream, developed by Triple Five Group, is an unparalleled mix of world-class entertainment, retail, and dining, comprising more than 3 million square feet just minutes away from New York City in East Rutherford, New Jersey. American Dream is home to leading attractions, including DreamWorks Water Park, Nickelodeon Universe Theme Park, LEGOLAND Discovery Center, SEA LIFE Aquarium, Big SNOW Ski Hill, Dream Wheel – a 300-foot observation wheel overlook the NYC skyline, as well as attractions debuting soon such as The Game Room Powered by Hasbro and G.I. Joe Laser Tag. American Dream’s immersive luxury shopping and dining experience – The Avenue – features Saks Fifth Avenue, Hermès, Saint Laurent, Dolce & Gabbana, Carpaccio, a fine-dining Italian restaurant, and much more. The retail collection is further expanded with flagship locations for Aritzia, H&M, PRIMARK, Uniqlo, Sephora and Zara; as well as the Toys R Us global flagship, the only standalone location in the U.S, and the world’s first and only “candy department store,” IT’SUGAR. 

For more information on American Dream, visit www.americandream.com or find us on Instagram @americandream and TikTok @americandream_official.  

Key Objective(s): 

The main purpose of the Event Associate (Seasonal) is: 

• To support the events team on event-related requests, assist with essential tasks for team members and will be responsible for administrative tasks and troubleshooting prior to, and during events when necessary. 

Primary Responsibilities: 

• Serves as support to the event team both in pre-planning and onsite at events. 
• Supports the team with planning and execution on event days. 
• Builds and supports uploading events. 
• Set up and break down of event spaces including, but not limited to: 
• Setting up/breaking down of barricades 
• Setting up/breaking down of seating 
• Setting up/breaking down of stage set up (in various parts of the facility) 
• Setting up/breaking down of flooring on the Rink for now ice events 
• Responsible for department's inventory of supplies and promotional items. 
• Coordinates collection, and organization of event materials for individual events. 
• Monitoring and updating event websites and event calendar. 
• Maintain a working knowledge of needs on days of events. 
• Communicate any issues or obstacles to the Events leadership team as soon as possible 
• Helps to uphold company brand standards and guidelines when working on projects.  
• Other duties may be assigned. 

Desired Qualifications: 

• Excellent written skills including experience writing marketing or public relations text 
• Strong interpersonal skills including experience building and maintaining relationships with a diverse network of individuals and organizations 
• Strong organizational skills including attention to detail and ability to multi-task 
• Time management skills and ability to prioritize a large volume of tasks 
•  Self-motivation, enthusiasm, and willingness to learn 
• Great customer services skills 

Physical Job Requirements: 

•  Perform repetitive motion, as with a keyboard – frequently, 80% 
•  Stand/move about – frequently, 90% 
•  Kneel/bend – frequently, 80% 
•  Reach at or above shoulder level – periodically, 30% 
•  Reach at or below shoulder level –frequently, 60% 
•  Stoop/squat – frequently, 60% 
•  Lift up to 50 lbs. – frequently, 60% 

American Dream is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment or discrimination. All employment decisions are to be made without regard to race, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, pregnancy, national origin/ancestry, citizenship, physical/mental disability, military status or any other basis prohibited by law.